Completion of Program or Status

Students withdrawing from UCSB or ending their authorized post-completion employment prior the their program end date must report their early withdrawal to OISS.Students change from F-1 or J-1 status to another status, such as H-1B, E-2, or permanent resident, must also report this change in order for their current status to be completed accordingly.

Withdrawing from UCSB

Students who plan to withdraw from their UCSB program of study with no intention to complete their degree requirements must complete and submit the following:

PLEASE NOTE: Students withdrawing from post-completion OPT must depart the USA within the appropriate grace period. Please speak to an international student advisor if you are unsure of what your grace period is.

Changing to Another Status or Adjusting to Immigrant/PR Status

Students who change from F-1 or J-1 status to another non-immigrant status or adjust to immigrant/permanent resident status must complete and submit the following: